Unit 40 School Year Opens August 14th

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Published on August 1 2024 7:50 am
Last Updated on August 1 2024 7:50 am
Written by Greg Sapp

The Effingham Unit #40 School District has released its 2024-25 K-12 Student Schedule.

Wednesday, August 14 is the first day of attendance for students.

Buses will transport students to and from school. Exceptions are the Early Learning Center, East Side Preschool, and South Side students, who should be taken by parents/guardians to and from school. ELC, East Side Preschool, and South Side will utilize the first day (Aug. 14th) for their Meet the Teacher Event.

The School Schedule for Aug. 14, 15 & 16 is as follows:

EHS (9-12) 7:45 AM to 1:50 PM. The EHS schedule beginning August 19th will be from 7:45 AM - 2:50 PM.

Junior High (6-8) 8:00 AM 2:00 PM. The EJHS schedule beginning August 19th will be from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Central (2-5) 8:00 AM 2:00 PM. The Central School schedule beginning August 19th will be from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

As for East Side Preschool, Parents of students who have registered should have received a letter indicating the day and time that they will take their child on August 14th or 15th. Again, the first day of regular attendance at East Side Preschool will be Friday, August 16. Transportation will be provided. Morning Preschool students will attend from 8:15 AM - 10:50 AM. Afternoon Preschool students on August 14-16 will attend from 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM. As of August 19th, Afternoon Preschool students will attend from 12:15 PM - 2:50PM.

As for South Side (1-2), parents of students who have registered should have received a letter indicating the day and time that they will take their child on August 14th. On August 16th, transportation will be available 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Beginning August 19th, transportation will be available 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

As far as ELC Kindergarten, parents of students who have registered should have received a letter indicating the day and time that they will take their child, either on August 14th or 15th for their Meet the Teacher Event. On Aug. 16th, transportation will be available. The school day will be from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Buses will begin loading at 1:30 PM. Parent Pick-up will begin at 1:45 PM. The school day for the balance of the year will be from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Buses will begin loading at 2:35 PM and Parent Pick-up will begin at 2:45 PM.